How HawkWatch International’s Banding Efforts Are Helping Us Better Understand The American Kestrel
For as long as I can remember, I've had a great love for nature, especially for birds. Case in point, it has been over 40 years now since my dad…
Have You Been On A Utah Butterfly Field Trip Yet?
There's a saying around my house that states all birds and no butterflies makes Jeff a dull boy. I love bird watching more than just about anything else I do…
What Bird Watching Taught Me About The Tenacity Of The American Avocet
If there's one thing I know about our avian friends it's this, to learn about birds you simply go and watch birds. Yes, it really is that simple. Just go…
Why Do Red-winged Blackbirds Sing?
I don't know about you but for me at least, hearing the silence of winter break with the sweet sounds of a red-winged blackbird for the first time of the…
Catching The Farmington Bay Great Blue Heron Rookery At Sunset Can Be Quite Mesmerizing
There is something so magical yet quite indescribable about visiting a wetland as the sun retires for the day, especially when the backdrop is a mesmerizing sunset loaded with color.…
The Frustrating Part Of Winter Bird Watching
We've all heard the phrase "Here today, Gone Tomorrow" haven't we? Well, if you're a bird watcher you most certainly have some experience with the phrase to some degree, especially…
The Farmington Bay Great Blue Heron Rookery Is Active Again
I know it's way too early to start thinking about spring but if you were at Farmington Bay with me this evening that's exactly what would have been going through…
The Most Remote Working Phone In America A Bird Watcher Might Ever Use
If you are fortunate enough to visit, let's hope you never have to use their phone. The last time I was there, I picked up the receiver and got a…
Why More Tundra Swans Doesn’t Always Mean Better Bird Watching
Sometimes as bird watchers we unknowingly fall into the trap of believing in the notion more birds always means a better bird-watching experience. Well, I am here to tell you…
I Came For The Birds But Stayed For The Bison Bulls
Oh, how I love nature, especially when I get the opportunity to photograph and show others via this blog just how interesting it can be in hopes other people will…
Crows Are Certainly One Intelligent Bird For Sure
It has been said that crows are one of the most intelligent birds in nature and from a recent observation of them in my yard, I will whole heartily agree.…
How Do Scientists Track Monarch Butterfly Migrations?
If you've been following the plight of the monarch butterfly in the western United States, you know their numbers have plummeted to an all-time low in recent years. In fact,…
Thousands Of Tundra Swans Are Showing Up At Farmington Bay WMA
Today, I took a drive out to Farmington Bay WMA to see how the tundra swan migration is shaping up. Well, suffice it to say, there are thousands of early-arriving…
What Is Going On With Bird Migration This Winter?
The miracle of bird migration is arguably one of the greatest wonders of nature and a most fascinating part of bird life that seems to be constantly changing as time…
A Slow Day Birding On The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Still Nets 26 Bald Eagles Today
It's the dreary doldrums of winter and sometimes the bird watching is a little slow this time of year, even on the famed Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge where I…
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